Allegheny Reservoir, also called Kinzua Lake, reaches north from Kinzua Dam in Pennsylvania into Cattaraugus County, New York.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Allegheny Res., and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The New York end sits near Salamanca and Allegany State Park, and there's no horsepower limit on the reservoir.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Allegheny Res.
Your rentals are waiting for you at Allegheny Res., so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Allegheny Res..
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Allegheny Res..
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Allegheny Res. while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Allegheny Res. at a glance
| Location | Near Salamanca |
|---|---|
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| Also called | Kinzua Lake |
| Nearby park | Allegany State Park |
| Dam | Kinzua Dam, Pennsylvania |
| Horsepower | No limit |
Best things to do on Allegheny Res.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Forest cruising – wooded, undeveloped shoreline.
Where to launch at Allegheny Res.
- New York launches – Onoville Marina and other ramps.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Allegheny Res.
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- New York requires an observer at least 10 years old besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis and towing are daylight-only in New York.
New York boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one while the boat is underway unless they're in an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one. Inflatable life jackets don't count for jet skis or towing.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer at least 10 years old besides the driver, and towing is only allowed between sunrise and sunset.
- Jet skis can only run between sunrise and sunset, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver, and some lakes and towns add their own jet ski limits near shore.
- Keep to 5 mph near shore, docks, rafts and anchored boats, and follow each lake's posted speed limits, often 45 mph by day and 25 mph at night.
Map of Allegheny Reservoir
Allegheny Res. rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Allegheny Res.?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Allegheny Res. myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Allegheny Res., so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is the New York end of the Allegheny Reservoir?
In Cattaraugus County near Salamanca, next to Allegany State Park.
Can you jet ski on Allegheny Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Allegheny Reservoir.
Is it the same lake as Kinzua Lake in Pennsylvania?
Yes. The reservoir crosses the state line, and we have a separate page for the Pennsylvania side.
Is there a horsepower limit?
No. There's no horsepower limit on the reservoir.